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GY05 TBU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,520 mi
Last recorded140,520 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 TBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 140,520 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure cracked (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 133,777 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 133,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 130,380 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 130,380 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 122,517 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 122,517 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 116,177 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 116,177 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 106,416 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 106,416 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 95,925 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 95,925 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 83,756 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 83,756 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 76,287 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 69,915 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 69,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 May 2009 58,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2009 58,599 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 48,924 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 47,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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GY05 TBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY05 TBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY05 TBU registered?

GY05 TBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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The MOT history for GY05 TBU shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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